Jon and V boat Conversions and Modifications

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V-Boats:
Murphy67's 14ft Alumacraft Semi-V
Murphy67's Alumacraft Classic Deluxe project
wmrmurphy's 1991 16' Lund Rebel Special
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Material Links for your conversion

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by Bugpac » 30 Jan 2010, 23:31
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All links good, enough for tonight. Finish the rest later.

Post up your special materials links and well make a complete list. Ill edit them and add...

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Metal Supermarkets
800 Atlanta South Parkway
Suite 150
Atlanta, Georgia 30349

( Forest Park area) other stores North Atlanta

Phone: (470) 615-...
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Jon boat and V boat conversions "Please read before posting"

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by Jim » 27 Jul 2007, 11:26

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Please add your Jon boat conversion in this section. The more Conversions we get, the more resourceful this will become for all new people trying to...

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Friendly reminder Guys and Gals, This section is for modification and conversion threads only , If you have a specific question about a thread posted...

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1978 Terry Bass Boss

1978 Terry Bass Boss

Last post by Bowlershop « 14 Oct 2019, 20:09
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by Bowlershop » 13 Oct 2019, 10:35

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Well, I picked up this boat for super cheap ($340). I’m not sure yet exactly what my plans are for it. It’s a 16ft 50hp with power trim tilt. I got...

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All stripped. I have to say, these TERRY boats are not built to the standards that the 80s bass trackers were. Seems like everything is made from...

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14 Oct 2019, 20:09
1986 Tracker rebuild

Last post by Ncdeere « 14 Oct 2019, 12:30
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by Ncdeere » 24 Sep 2019, 06:41

I picked the boat up a few months ago and came across this site. I'm not going to document my entire build because its all been done here before. I...

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14 Oct 2019, 12:30
Float pods , hinged

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 13 Oct 2019, 22:04
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by Sparky508 » 13 Oct 2019, 15:29

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I had found where a gentleman had done this somwhere. So on the shoulders of giants, here I go.
I want to add a little flotation to my jon, I fish...

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That gap could cause some turbulence. Maybe install an overlapping panel? You can temporarily attach it with adhesive caulk. Doesn't even need to be...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
13 Oct 2019, 22:04
Free boat build

Last post by Slimcowboy1978 « 13 Oct 2019, 17:49
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by Slimcowboy1978 » 17 Sep 2019, 01:27

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Last summer I was given a boat for free by my friend because he couldn’t get the old Johnson QD-16 to run. First thing I did was to take it to the...

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I lost my job this week, so my source of free materials is gone for the moment. Im still hunting for free materials though, just not as easy anymore.

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Last post by Slimcowboy1978
13 Oct 2019, 17:49
PolarKraft MV 1751

Last post by thedude « 13 Oct 2019, 17:42
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by maintenanceguy » 05 Oct 2019, 13:42

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I bought an old (late 80's or early 90's) PolarKraft Modified V 1751 Jon boat a year ago, last October. I had planned to get it in the water a couple...

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Great looking boat. could you move the console forward and install a seat on the top of the live well for the drivers seat?

Looking at that console...

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13 Oct 2019, 17:42
My new LED bow lights

Last post by Elkins45 « 11 Oct 2019, 22:58
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by Elkins45 » 24 Sep 2019, 00:44

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When I bought a new trolling motor for my big boat I decided to move the old one to my Jon, which entailed building up a wood mounting surface on the...

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The whole idea of a separate green/red light on each corner was to compensate for the fact the trolling motor blocks the starboard view of the one...

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11 Oct 2019, 22:58
79’ Alumacraft Lunker 16

Last post by WeedyMcStumps « 07 Oct 2019, 19:49
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by WeedyMcStumps » 12 Feb 2019, 22:16
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Hello everyone. This is my first build and I’ve been reading, planning, watching videos since July. The boat I grew up using was a trolling motor...

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Thanks. I haven’t had much time to work on it. I’d say I’m 70% done. I’ll pop some more pictures up when I’m done.
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07 Oct 2019, 19:49
Sears 1436 Build

Last post by WINGO-LINGO « 06 Oct 2019, 20:16
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by Drothgeb » 04 Sep 2019, 09:21

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I’ve been working on my boat for a while, just thought I’d post a few pics. It’s my dad’s 50 yr old Sears jon boat I’m setting up with a platform,...

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Okay, makes sense now. Got that same 15-1/2 measure on my Sears. I use a short foot Mercury 9.9 in water about 1.5 - 5ft depending on lake level.

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06 Oct 2019, 20:16
1988 Alumacraft Lunker 16SS Update

Last post by BLindahl « 06 Oct 2019, 17:28
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by BLindahl » 17 Dec 2018, 13:11

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Got a little winter project here. Plan on replacing floor, electrical, and making a bench as the captain seat, small casting platform. So far got...

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Slowly but surely. Decided to paint inside. Stay tuned, hopefully finish by end of year.

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06 Oct 2019, 17:28
1995 Grumman 1784 TC Complete Rebuild

Last post by dearl « 06 Oct 2019, 10:37
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by dearl » 05 Apr 2016, 09:19
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Been Looking for a good solid all aluminum Split windshield Hull to build for a while and came across this jewel last week. She's a little ruff to...

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Got time to work on the boat a little this weekend. Finished sanding the areas I previously welded. Layed out the holes for the transom support,...
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06 Oct 2019, 10:37
1648 jet fly-fishing

Last post by jtf « 05 Oct 2019, 14:07
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by jtf » 23 Sep 2019, 12:54

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100_3369.JPG Got the Weldbilt 1648 finished, one step at a time. Going on craigslist and here for sale with just 10 hours...knew I wanted a larger...

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If any interest, price reduced on sale board here: fresh tune up last week, smallmouth and walleye river runner: west NC, east TN, southwest VA

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05 Oct 2019, 14:07
Valco U-14 is happening,

Last post by Mr. Ed « 05 Oct 2019, 10:41
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by Mr. Ed » 21 Sep 2019, 13:23

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I pick this up in June and was going to dive right in, but life happen so today is day 1, finally.

I do have a question for you guys right off the...

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It says 20 hp

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05 Oct 2019, 10:41
1448 V hull vs 1642 flat bottom jon?

Last post by thedude « 04 Oct 2019, 11:45
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by brandonmartin23 » 02 Oct 2019, 20:58

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Hello, not sure if this is where I can ask for the opinion of others as for which project to pursue. I currently own have 2 boats that i own.
I'm...

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Width plus V hull sounds like a better option for bigger water like the bay. Still plenty for two adult anglers.

Sent from my SM-G973U using...

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04 Oct 2019, 11:45
Casting deck pros and cons?

Last post by OuatchitaNick « 03 Oct 2019, 12:42
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by OuatchitaNick » 18 Sep 2019, 01:24

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My 16' V in the Bow, I am replacing the floor in the boat and was thinking of maybe raising this one up level with the first bench but am in between....

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I actually mad a simple easily removable deck and now that I have fished from it twice! Now I feel it has made fishing more comfortable, although I...

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Last post by OuatchitaNick
03 Oct 2019, 12:42
16' Alumacraft

Slatted Wood Floor

Last post by cracker39 « 03 Oct 2019, 10:00
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by cracker39 » 02 Oct 2019, 18:12

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A search didn't reveal anything on this topic so I thought that I would just dive in. In my youth - going way back into the '50s - our wooden bay...

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Bracing against the underside of the seats would work - but it would have to be a flexible connection to permit compression (i.e. - movement) between...

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03 Oct 2019, 10:00
Retired to the Pond

Last post by cracker39 « 02 Oct 2019, 18:25
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by coosa » 29 Aug 2019, 01:12

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Retired to the Pond

Not me, it's the old boat that is spending it's retirement years on my 4 acre pond. My dad bought this boat some time in the mid...

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Simple old fishing boats seem to hold the most memories - not the $100,000 fishing machines!

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02 Oct 2019, 18:25
1989 Alumacraft Lunker LTD / 1990 Highway trailer

Tear down and restore of a new project

Last post by Pector55 « 02 Oct 2019, 10:32
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by Pector55 » 09 Sep 2019, 10:16
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I recently decided to sell my comfortable 2013 Apex Quest 716 fishing pontoon and pick up a project.

Goals: Most good fishing lakes in the area are...

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I like that old timers formula. I've done my own painting and I once polished the stock of my M1 Garand with the linseed oil so I'm well aware of the...
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02 Oct 2019, 10:32
Input/Suggestions on smoothing ridges

Last post by AnglerRoy « 01 Oct 2019, 16:15
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by AnglerRoy » 17 Sep 2019, 18:56

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Hi Gang,

I’d like your thoughts and/or guidance on how, or what, I should use to smooth ridges between Aluminum pieces before priming/painting.

For...

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That’s perfect. Thanks Dale!

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Last post by AnglerRoy
01 Oct 2019, 16:15
1860 Tracker Grizzly Rebuild Project...Tower Boat Build!

Last post by Alvarez1112 « 01 Oct 2019, 09:53
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by Alvarez1112 » 27 May 2017, 00:46
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First off, I've been a long time lurker (joined 7 years ago) but this is my first time posting. I've finally decided to share my rebuild/project in...

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Thanks! I say go for it as long as the tower doesn't limit you due to fixed bridges. Mine does keep me out of certain areas that were accessible...
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01 Oct 2019, 09:53
1950's Lone Star Corsair project

Last post by sss « 26 Sep 2019, 22:59
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by sss » 28 May 2019, 00:36
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My older brother gave me this boat 3 days ago. It's a Lone Star Corsair, not sure on the year but they quit making them in '57 according to what I...

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Thanks man, to be honest, with the work so far, paint strippers, power tools, enamel paint, etc, he hasn’t gotten out to help much lately.
Final...
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Last post by sss
26 Sep 2019, 22:59
2004 PT175 Floor replacement alternative

Last post by dearl « 25 Sep 2019, 14:33
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by pt175ept » 24 Sep 2019, 17:18

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Hello TinBoats!

I might be in here often because I will be recarpeting and redoing my plumbing and possibly electrical as well in the coming months....

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Properly treated exterior plywood will last a very long time. The key is to not letting it sit out in the weather and just soak up water. I rebuilt a...

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Last post by dearl
25 Sep 2019, 14:33
12ft Sunray shallow v

Last post by bikerider « 25 Sep 2019, 14:16
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by FatChad » 19 Apr 2015, 23:00
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New to the site, been looking around and getting some great ideas for the 12ft 1988 Sunray I bought a couple weeks ago

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Have you considered using underneath the two sides of the deck for storage? Looks like a good place to put extra gear or cargo netting or something....
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25 Sep 2019, 14:16
Restoring Lonestar Admiral Deluxe

Last post by mvpsteve « 25 Sep 2019, 02:06
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by Chick Ludwig » 09 Oct 2015, 16:29
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I recently brought home this Lonestar Admiral Deluxe to restore---well, let's just say renovate. I'll need help with nailing down the model year and...

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Dan, my boat is also a 1953 Admiral Deluxe and was built 9 boats after yours.
I'm in Oklahoma, boat had been here for a long time.
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25 Sep 2019, 02:06
Junkyard 14' Mirrocraft brought back from the dead.

Last post by WINGO-LINGO « 24 Sep 2019, 09:47
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by RaisedByWolves » 21 Jul 2019, 18:38

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Found this boat on CL for cheap as it needed a lot of work.

The Pervious owner needed to get rid of it as the city was closing down his junkyard...

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Very impressive job you've done here. I have a trailer very similar. It is old, but the metal is solid. Your' post is inspiring.

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Last post by WINGO-LINGO
24 Sep 2019, 09:47
14' JBoat Fixer Upper

Last post by 1960 yellowboat « 23 Sep 2019, 11:31
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Hello Everyone, new around here! Just recently bought a 14'... not sure of the make/model, Jon Boat. Unfortunately I have yet to find a HIN.. it has...

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they both look good
the 4 may be the smallest you want to go and you're probably have to put a little work into it.
If the seller can start it up...
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23 Sep 2019, 11:31
1980 Bass Tracker II rebuild.

Last post by ckhenshaw4 « 22 Sep 2019, 18:15
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by ckhenshaw4 » 04 Mar 2018, 19:15
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Well, first time posting a build thread. I bought a 1980 Bass Tracker II at the end of last summer, and wanted to do some fishing with it before...

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I put vinyl on the 1/2 plywood.

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22 Sep 2019, 18:15
Flotation foam 2005 1648 Grizzly

Storage hatch in rear bench seat

Last post by Pector55 « 22 Sep 2019, 15:03
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by 1648grizz » 08 Jul 2019, 13:30

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The water would not drain under my rear bench seat when I bought it in 2005.
I had to take a steel rod and clear the foam out of the channels so...

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What foam did you use? My boat didn't have any and I want to put foam in under the floor for sound deadening and safety. From what I have seen from...

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22 Sep 2019, 15:03

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